Trina's place to Blog!!

Time...

2010-04-27T07:41:00.000-07:00

Where has it gone? The time...the time between when this BEAUTIFUL girl was born and came into our lives until now...seems like just yesterday.

Jessica Renee...you make me laugh every single day. I love you so very much! You are changing right before my eyes and I would like to just stop time for now and keep you my little girl! But as you grow into a young little woman I am amazed by you every day!

I love you my BEAUTIFUL GIRL!

...

2010-04-21T07:38:00.001-07:00

Nothing much to say today =( I told myself that I would blog more often sooo...I'll just type whats on my mind.

~Why does my son not go to school until 10am today due to Star testing?
~How often should I wash our bedsheets? I do it once a month, is that enough?
~Why did my daughter put ALL of her jeans in the washer last night and now they are soaking wet and she has to wear shorts to school today...and its supposed to rain!
~I'm excited to get away to the mall with Denise and Allison today. I miss my VS lotion bad and need more!!
~I need to exercise more...
~I need to sleep less.
~I wish I could go to my brothers graduation.
~Has Jess brushed her teeth yet? We need to leave in a few minutes.
~I'm cold.

Ok...well I guess now you know whats on my mind at this moment...lol!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!

PEACEFUL...

2010-04-17T18:59:00.001-07:00

What a GREAT day!

Woke up to and went to have breakfast with my friend Gina. Her Step mom, Sister and Niece are here from Reno for a few days and I was excited to see them! Yay for Mimosas and breakfast!

Came home and asked Hubby what he wanted to do today...he said he had no plans and "whatever" was fine and the he was just "along for the ride." So I took full advantage of that! Packed up a few things told the kids to get in the car and we drove to Bodega Bay for the afternoon. The kids played on the beach. The dog played on the beach. We played and napped on the beach...lol. Then a quiet drive home. Just what we needed! A day just for us! I loved it!

Thankful....

2010-04-15T08:26:00.000-07:00

I know lately I've been a downer...so I want to switch it up. I am soooooooo thankful for the things I do have in life!

So thankful for my BEAUTIFUL Family that I am SO proud of!

So thankful Jessica and I have decided to go on this journey together to do Kaju.

So thankful that I get to spend summers with my Dad and out "hillbilly" side of the family! I love them!!

So thankful for ALL of my Brothers and Sisters!! Even though we couldn't all be together at Grams Memorial we were in heart! And they make me smile! I love you guys!

Wow...I'm so thankful for these people. A sad time brought us all together again. But its been at least 10 years and many new nieces and nephews since we've all been together.

I am thankful that I got to spend this last Christmas Eve with my Gram, drinking margaritas and enjoying family. She was soooo excited that I got her diabetic socks! She never got to wear them, she passed away 17 days after this picture was taken. I have this picture and the socks hanging in my room and I look at them everyday!
I'm so thankful that I had you for 36 years of my life Gram. I love you so very much! I'm thankful that we recently went to visit my Hubby's Grandma in Oregon. I've learned we have to spend as much time with everyone we can in life...because you never know what day will be the last. I am so thankful for my kids..they make me laugh so much and keep me going. No matter what happens I know that they love me and always will!

I'm so thankful for this silly little puppy. I never thought we would have a dog...but Monster is just what the doctor ordered! I can be sad and crying and he will come curl up next to me and just lick my cheek. He is a blessing. I know that sounds silly but I love this little Monster!

Thankful cannot describe what I feel for this man. For the last 20 1/2 years of my life he has been by my side. It hasn't always been easy...but its always been worth it. I love you Robert and I am so thankful for and appreciate everything you do for me and our family.
Lately I've spent a lot of time with these two precious Angels! I love them so much! I'm so thankful for my "little" blessings, Emily and Allison. I can be having a terrible day and just hearing the laughter of a 2 year old and the cooing of 4 month old can melt it all away!
I'm so thankful that we have GREAT friends that have moved into our neighborhood and we can all just be "kids" together!
I am soooooooo thankful that I have a great support system in my friends. You mean so much to me!
See...lol! They support me to be silly. To be myself. To have fun in life! I love my friends!
I am thankful for so much...and have not even began to put them all down into words or pictures so if your face isn't on this page it doesn't mean I am not thankful for you...
This has been the worst year I think I've had...ever! But I need to remember the things that make me thankful and make me smile!

Dreams

2010-04-13T07:09:00.001-07:00

Last night I had a crazy dream...
My Gram came home!! She was ALIVE! She wanted to know "What the hell did you do with all of my stuff?" "Who the hell is in my house?" "Why the hell would we do this to her?"
We (my brothers Sam and Ed and our Uncle Darrell) were at her trailer for one last sweep thru before we let the new owners have it and there she was..she walked right thru the door! As healthy as can be!! No oxygen, no grey hair, no slowness in her walk! And she looked at me like I betrayed her! She went to her room and said "Trina Renee, where are my things?" I told her that her bedroom set was in Jessica's room and that we had donated most of her clothes. She looked at me all confused and hurt and said "Now why the hell would you donate my old used drawers?" (meaning under ware, that's what she called them, lol) I told her she died. I thought to myself "Am I the only one that can see her? Is she here haunting me?" So, I pinched her! She said "Ouch! You little shit! That hurt!" OMG!!!!!!! She's alive!!!!!!!!!!!!! But How?? I saw her on the floor, not breathing. I touched her cold body. I brushed her hair off of her forehead. I heard the body bag open when the coroner came. I signed the papers to have her cremated!!! What did I do??? How could I have made such a huge mistake????? How is this happening? And who is in that box of ashes???? Someone has some explaining to do!!
And then....I woke up =(

This is the first dream I've had of her since she's passed away...at least that I can remember. Is she trying to tell me something?? What?? After my Mom passed away when I was 9, I would dream that she was standing there, telling me that someone had her and that I was the only one that could find her! Why do I have these dreams that they are not gone??? Why??? I'm scared to go to sleep.

Trust...

2010-04-13T07:01:00.000-07:00

Can I trust you?

Can I trust you with my heart?
Can I trust you with my mind?
Can I trust you with my soul?
Can I trust you with my thoughts?
Can I trust you with my tears?
Can I trust you with my love?
Can I trust you with my sanity?
Can I trust you with my secrets?
Can I trust you with my family?
Can I trust you with my fears?
Can I trust you with my friends?
Can I trust you to just know...?

I feel I cant trust anyone...I feel alone.

GRIEF...

2010-04-11T23:27:00.000-07:00

Its strange how grief can just hit you out of the blue...like this evening. I was laying in bed, watching TV...then when I turned off the lights and tried to go to sleep all I could think about was my Gram and how much I truly miss her! I thought about our last day together. I thought about how I wish she would call me. I thought about her laying on the floor and me telling her goodbye and that she was my hero. I thought about how lost I have been these last three months since she passed away. All I could do was cry. I had to get up out of bed and decided to blog to maybe help get it out of my system...but I don't think this feeling will EVER be out of my system!

I feel like the last three months I've been living someone elses life. Kind of like I'm in a dream. I would have thought reality would have kicked in by now and I'd be OK....but I'm not. I'm not the same Trina I was...at all. I don't smile or laugh as often. I am a sad person. Depression Sucks A$$!!

Well, I guess I'll try to sleep...I wanted to put this picture in the slide show and my Gram's memorial but my Aunt wouldn't let me...feels appropriate now...lol. I love her!

OREGON...

2010-03-26T08:19:00.000-07:00

Good Morning...
We are going to escape this weekend!! Yay! Hubby and I have decided to pack up our kiddies and our pup and go see Aunt Nancy in Oregon. I asked when we will come back and hubby says "When we get bored or run out of money...whichever comes first" lol! I think he needs a break too! There is still snow on Mt. Ashland so Rob and Jake are most likely going to snowboard...I'll post pics when we return!
Everyone have a GREAT weekend!!!

Really its been since August??

2010-03-24T12:30:00.000-07:00

I really need to blog more! Yikes!!

Well I officially hate 2010! This year has given me nothing but struggle.

Lets see...January 10th, I lost my Gram..the woman who raised me after my Mom passed away when I was only 9...but more than that she was the woman who was there from day one! My Mom was only 15 yrs old when I was born so...My Gram was there...ALWAYS. And now she's not...and it hurts, it hurts bad!

I recently got laid off from my job, a job I LOVED! I was there for almost 3 years and this damn economy sucks soooooooo bad that cutbacks had to be made...and unfortunately, I was one of them.

Last week I found out that the house we are renting is going into foreclosure, so we will have to move. Who knows when? I'm not moving until I get kicked out! Free Rent? Hell Ya!

On Saturday March 20th we lost a 14 year old from our Moto family. Jesse Masterpool passed away due to injuries caused by a crash while he was racing. I didn't know him personally but my 15 year old son did...he raced with Jesse. Jesse is the second kid that was close to my son that we have lost due to racing. My friends son Ben was 15 years old when he crashed and passed away due to injuries. Do I put my son in a bubble? Do I not let him race? No. He could be the boy that plays baseball and gets hit in the head by a line drive or the kid crossing the street that gets hit by a car. What I do is make sure he realizes that riding can be dangerous and that he's out there to have fun. We make sure he has all of the best protective equipment and we pray...every time he's on the track. Riding is his great love and he is one of mine.

So needless to say, its only March and I'm having a rough year. I hope to God it gets better.

Really??

2009-08-19T06:47:00.000-07:00

I know I don't post often and I'm sorry....you can ALWAYS find me on Facebook tho! lol!

I just had to write a few words today....and they are, I cannot believe my baby boy is starting High School today...and I cannot believe my baby girl is in her last year at elementary school!!

A little depressed today! I don't want them to grow up...its happening toooooooooooo fast!

HELP!!

2009-08-03T07:45:00.001-07:00

I know I dont blog often...I'm just here asking you to check out my friends Jenny and Joe! They have a great project going on and they can use your help!!! Thanks!

THANKFUL TUESDAY!

2009-06-02T23:18:00.000-07:00

Yay...I'm finally on to do one of Denise's Thankful Tuesdays!! Its been forever since I've done one...

This weeks subject is open...so here goes just off the top of my head!

This week I am thankful that my kids are almost done with school!! Final projects will be turned in by the end of the week and books are returned to school!! Yay for summer!

I am thankful that my son, Jake will be promoting into High School next Tuesday! Yes that's right, I said High School! There was a time that the doctors told me he didn't have a chance...and here he is, 14 years old making his journey into High School! I'm so very proud of him!

I am thankful for being able to spend some quality time with some dear old friends, Jenny and Kelly, that I haven't been able to be close to other than the here and there quick hello on Myspace or Facebook. I really cannot believe that Jenny moved in across the street! And when Kelly comes to visit I get to see her too!! Yay!!!

On that note I am thankful that ALL of our children have become friends...I have Jake and Jessica. Kelly has Kourtney, Maggie and Jacklyn and Jenny has Brooklyn, Zeke, Mercy and Judah...it was so cute how they all just bonded like they were family!

I am thankful that my friend Denise is getting some relief from her morning (all day) sickness and that we may be able to spend some time together this week. I really miss her!

I am thankful that I got to start tanning this week! I don't wanna be a ghost in August when we go to Hawaii!!

I am thankful that I have started to ease my way back to the gym...slowly! lol!

I am thankful that my hubby got to go into work at a decent hour on Monday (8am...he usually goes at 5:30 am) it was nice waking up and him still being there and being a part of our weekday routine. I even got coffee in bed! Thanks Honey!!

I'm thankful that I got to spend an AWESOME night out with my SIL Sara, on her birthday! We dressed up in pretty dresses and went to an art auction fundraiser for our kids school. It was so fun!!

And lastly, I'm thankful that everyone I know is actually doing really good right now! Dad is home from the hospital and healing, we are on track for the summer with a great vacation planned, Denise and her family are expecting a healthy new baby =) All just seems to be well! And I am so very thankful for that!

Its been forever....but here's a new one!

2009-06-01T18:18:00.000-07:00

Just gonna post a few pics...I really had a "Flashback Friday"

WAY...BACK IN THE DAY!

Kelly, Trina and Jenny

And today...

Got to spend some time with a few great friends that I haven't hung out with since...um...wow I was 15 or 16!! Kelly and Jenny are sisters...we met while living on Mare Island when we were kids...and now...our kids are playing together! Its a trip! Love you girls and it was soooooooo great catching up!!

OUR BIG GIRLS...Kourtney, Jessica and Brooklyn

JUST A FEW OF THE CLAN...

Kourtney, Maggie (Kelly) Brooklyn and Zeke (Jenny) and Miss Jessica

Cannot wait until next time! Lucky for me Jenny just recently moved across the street from me so I get to enjoy her all the time now!! Yay!!!!

Bad Dreams....????

2009-04-09T06:13:00.001-07:00

Ok...I know I haven't posted in FOREVER!!! So I will jot down a few lines now!
So last night I had a horrible dream...that was actually mind opening and kinda peaceful...if that makes sense! lol

In this dream I was planning my husbands funeral!!!! WHAT THE HECK!!!!!!! I have no idea how he died or how much time had past but I was actually ok for the most part. (It was present day, I was exactly the age I am now and so were my kids) I remember being a his FAVORITE track in Turlock, "THE OATFIELD"...there were hundreds of people there!! (My husband is a VERY quiet guy and doesnt have many friends, as he really just keeps to himself and his family so this is why I'm sooooooooooo surprised and happy so many people turned out.) I was the one doing ALL of the talking, which I'm sure if this day EVER comes when I'm still alive I will NOT be doing ANY of the talking!!! (I told him that I have to go before him because I could never survive a day on this earth without him!!)

Anyhoo, I remember saying things like, Robert only had a few loves in his life, his children, myself (hopefully, lol), his family and friends, his truck and dirtbike and this track! (meaning the track we were having the funeral at) I went on to say, we have been coming to this track for about 12 years, before my son could even race (Jake raced his very first race at 4 1/2 years old at this track). My husband broke bones on this track and still loved it!

I pointed people out in the crowd- like this kid that we have seen grow up on the track and I said "He loved to ride the track but he also loved to watch people, like you Mark Braden, he was so amazed by the way you have grown up and have learned to race on big bikes now...he cannot believe you could kick his but on the track and you're only 13!!" (there were giggles)

I went on to say "and the girls at the sign in trailer, Amy and Glenda, he couldn't go a weekend without giving you a hard time...but he would ALWAYS stop by to say hello...because you made him smile, thank you.

"Jack and Corky,(which are father and son who own the track) He would give you a hard time about playing poker on Saturday nights between races instead of prepping the track for the next day...just cuz he thought it was funny...but he knew how hard you guys work and appreciated you so much and he knew you needed a break! (The dream seemed to keep going on and on....)

I pointed people out that just stood out in his life, people I think I didn't even know really did...like my BFF's husband Erik, in my dream Erik had turned out to be a WONDERFUL friend to Robert...even though Rob is quiet and not "hard to get along with" but hard to judge cuz you think he's mad all the time when in reality...he's just being himself and taking it easy...lol!! But anyway, I'm off subject...I remember telling Erik in my dream that I loved him so much for being such a great friend to Rob and for being there when we needed ANYTHING! Its crazy...right? Cuz in real life Erik and Rob and friends, yes...but in my dream, he was a "GREAT" friend of my husband...and I was very touched by that!
In my dream I had Robert cremated and Corky dug a hole below one of the greatest jumps in Oatfield history, the step up, and we placed my husbands ashes and his riding gloves in there...where he would forever be...at his Favorite Track!

Ok...when I woke up I reached over and grabbed my husband...waking him up and I told him "you can NEVER die!" I was crying!!! He held me and giggled...but I'm not sure he has any idea how in depth this dream was...I don't even think I posted the half of it!! Just what I could really remember.

I have to say something to those of you that know us, you know that my husband doesn't "hang out" with us when we do our thing...he doesn't really wanna go places and do things we do...but it isn't because he doesn't like you, as some may think, or he's mad at you or me...Its just because this is who he is...a chill, mellow guy who LOVES to just hang out with his kids, chill in the garage, ride his dirtbike and love his family! He is my husband...and I completely ADORE him!! Please, just give him a chance...you will love him too!! =0)

This dream just made me realize...you don't really know what you've got until its gone! We need to take a step back from our lives and look from the outside in...realize what is important! Its not the material things that can be replaced! Its those you love and adore! Cherish them! They may not be around forever!

Bloggin...hmmm

2009-03-08T09:53:00.000-07:00

I haven't blogged in FOREVER!!! Time flies past me like crazy and the next thing you know...I haven't blogged in weeks!
Things have been busy here at the home front, Jake and I were both sick last week but starting to feel better now...Jake is being a typical 14 yr old boy..gettin trouble and being wonderful to try to make up for it! I love that kid! Jess is being a great 10 yr old girl...she is my heart!
The fam is good, just busy as ever! I got to spend a great day out yesterday with Denise and Val. We took our girls to Train Town in Sonoma...it was so much fun! I will have the girls send me pics so I can post them up! (If I blog lol!)
Well, I'm gonna go wake up my sister who is passed out on the couch after our little outing last night! Have a great weekend everyone!

THANKFUL TUESDAY!

2009-02-10T18:20:00.000-08:00

This weeks topic from Denise over at Laughing with Spoons is...

THIS PAST WEEK....

here goes...

1. I am thankful that it rained...and I got to spend some time with my family away from the track (I know that sounds stingy but...we spend most weekends at the track and since it rained so much the race got cancelled...so ya, I'm stingy! lol) (Even though they did go riding on Sunday!)

2. I'm thankful that two of my friends, Gina and Denise, who were VERY ill are much better now!

3. I am thankful that I was told I have NO NEW TUMORS in my neck!! I've been having trouble swallowing and talking..I was told that I have a very inflamed throat, vocal cords and esophagus, and that I shouldn't talk for a week or so (YEAH RIGHT) but there are no new tumors as they suspected! (I had thyroid cancer when I was 19 and tumors scare me!!)

4. On that note, I am thankful that I have medical coverage...as I have spent TONS of time at the hospital this past month...and its not over...I have three more appointments this Friday =(

5. I am thankful for the new niece and nephew we received on Wednesday Feb. 5th. They are Beautiful! Congrats to my BIL, Joe and SIL, Mandy for their beautiful babies Alek and Sasha!

6. I'm thankful that I got to go out this weekend and be a big kid! lol! I went out for a few drinks on Saturday night with some great friends and had a wonderful time!

7. I'm thankful that neither of my children got in trouble this week! Its been rough around here lately...I'm not gonna like the teenage years! My Dad, Gram and Aunt Deb told me I would get paid back by my kids...I think they were right! lol!

8. I'm thankful that we have a roof over our heads! Its been cold and wet!!

9. I'm thankful that I came home today at waiting for me was a card from my Dad...saying he's always with me in his heart! I love him!

10. Lastly, I am thankful for my family, my friends and all of you that have made a difference in my life...just by being you!

Laggin on the bloggin...AND MY FFF

2009-01-29T19:50:00.001-08:00

MISS JESSICA TURNS 10...LET THE PARTY BEGIN!!

THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

BLOWIN OUT 10 CANDLES

YAY FOR MY NEW HELMET

YAY FOR PRESENTS

YAY FOR FAMILY

YAY FOR ICE SKATING WITH DADDY

YAY FOR AUNTIE SARA AND AUNTIE B ICE SKATING

YAY FOR GRANDMA ICE SKATING

THE AUNTIES

YAY FOR FRIENDS

YAY FOR AUNTIE DENISE AND MISS EMILY

YAY FOR BECKY AND AUNTIE AMY

YAY FOR SLEEPOVERS!!

and...yay for 10am the next morning when they all went home! lol!!!

Jessica had a great birthday! Thanks to all of you who came to share it with us and to all of you who sent her birthday wishes!!

NOW YOU GO OVER TO MISS KIMMY'S PAGE AND PARTICIPATE IN FFF! IT'S FUN!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!!

2009-01-26T07:29:00.000-08:00

Today my baby turns 10!! At 10 am...she will no longer be single digits! I cant believe it!!

Jessica this morning with her birthday waffels!

Ice Skating with Friends!

THANKFUL TUESDAY!

2009-01-20T00:05:00.000-08:00

Its been a long time since I've blogged thanks to that fall I had last week and I'm still not 100% but here we go...Thankful Tuesday at 12:15 am!

This weeks topic from Ms. Denise at Laughing with Spoons is....
YOU. But...I am not looking for "I am thankful I have a nice husband" but more of what qualities do you posses that you are thankful for!

Hmm...

1. I am thankful that I can be alone with myself and be completely happy...lol!
2. I am thankful that I can be funny at times.
3. I am thankful that I try to be the best Wife and Mom I can be for my family.
4. I am thankful that I try to be the best Friend I can be to those who let me!
5. I am thankful that I am healthy for the most part, yes right now I have a sore arm, wrist and throat...but it could be worse! I've already had cancer and DO NOT want that back!
6. I am thankful that I'm social...I like people...lol!
7. I am thankful that I have cute feet...lol! Even tho the hubby calls my feet Fred Flintstone feet..I think they are the cutest thing I have! lol!!
8. I'm thankful that I make it a point to be VERY close to my kids and know whats going on in their lives and make it easy for them to talk to me WHENEVER they need to about WHATEVER they want!
9. I am thankful that I'm honest...sometimes its to a fault, I've been told I'm too honest...but hey, better that than not I think!
10. I am just plain thankful for me...if not for me I wouldn't be married to the greatest guy, have two of the best kids in the world, be part of an awesome family network and have the greatest friends ever!!!

Now come on...go to Denise's page and sign Mr. Linky (I think that's his name) and let us know what you think about yourself and what makes you thankful!!

Bowling, Dangerous?!

2009-01-10T12:28:00.000-08:00

So, I bowl on Friday nights and its fun! We hang out and have a great time. Last night was no different, except for the fact that bowling landed me in the emergency room! I went up to take my turn and while walking up there my shoe caught a nail on the edge of the lane and I went down like a Redwood in the woods! With a 13 pound bowling ball in my hand!! So here I am...whole body killing me! Wearing a sling, wrist splint and knee brace...with bruises EVERYWHERE!

All because I went bowling!

I AM THANKFUL FOR MY BABIES!

2009-01-06T18:37:00.000-08:00

Denise over at Laughing with Spoons has brought us a good one this week...Our kids! What about our kids makes us thankful??...

My children are the best things that have EVER happened to me! They are my joy, my life! I am so thankful that I have been able to be their Mom. Everything about them makes me thankful! EVERYTHING!!

Jake and Jess...they've brought me great joy! I love you both with all of my heart!

Down and Out...

2009-01-05T19:31:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the no posting action...I've been sick since before New Years and still feel crappy! Went to the Doc finally today and yep...A sinus infection and an ear infection! Yay me! So I'll be on later to post...Hope everyone had great holidays!!

CHRISTMAS WITH THE FAM...

2008-12-26T10:08:00.001-08:00

Just a few pics to share our Christmas with you!!

Here we are...our Beautiful family!
Merry Christmas!!!

Here is our Rock star Son, Jake! Lol!

And Our Stylin Daughter Jess in her new riding gear!

Daddy built this...its a reindeer Jake's present is inside! lol!

Yay for my socks! I love them!

Whats in your stocking?

Jake got lots of goodies in his!

My bro Ed...I bought him this...it says "I'm only speeding cause I really have to POOP!" lol!!!!!!

Gram Loved her pictures!

Gav says "That's how I roll"

Miss Mollie and Mark on Christmas Eve!

There are soooo many more pics that I will share later...I have to save some for FFF!!! Huh Kimmy??

CELEBRATING "US"

2008-12-18T07:30:00.000-08:00

Last night was fun!! Rob had the kids settled at home with Mc Donalds in hand by the time I got home (I worked late, again!). Then we went out to dinner to celebrate 13 years of marriage! It was so nice! We just went to Black Angus and sat and ate...aaaaalllloottt!! We had a few drinks and tons of fun conversation! It was very nice and I really enjoyed myself! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!!!

Anyhoo...here are a few pics from our night!

Margarita...a big one! lol!!

Mojito...mmmm!!

THANKFUL TUESDAY!

2008-12-16T18:45:00.000-08:00

So...this weeks topic for Denise's Thankful Tuesday is...

THIS WEEK. Meaning from last Tuesday to today - what made you thankful?

1. This week I'm thankful that Jake's birthday is finally over!

2. That My hubby and I are gonna be married 13 years tomorrow! (even tho we've been together 19) lol Oh and yes our son just turned 14...do the math! lol!

3. I'm thankful this workday is over...I'm so tired that I may not finish this list! lol

4. I'm thankful that BOTH of my kiddies had check ups at the Dentist today and had NO CAVITIES!!! yay!!

5. I'm thankful that we got SOME Christmas presents wrapped!

6. I'm thankful that Denise posted that hillarious picture on her page of us wrapping gifts together last year!! HAHAHAHAHA!!

7. I'm thankful I will get to hang out with Denise and wrap gifts together for the 3rd or 4th? year in a row!! So fun! Great times! When we really wrap...last year we drank...a few bottles of champagne and wrapped maybe 4-6 gifts combined! lmfao!!

8. I'm thankful that my daughter just came up and gave me a hug!!

9. I'm thankful for you!

10. And finally...this week I'm thankful that I was healthy and well!!

Sorry if this list is sooooooooooooooo lame...but I'm so tired my imagination is gone!

Fabulous Foto Friday!

2008-12-11T20:57:00.000-08:00

Thanks Kimmy for the assignment!!!

This week I've picked a few pics to share....

First is Jessica on the morning of Jacob's birthday...I got up and made pancakes and I woke Jess up just in time for her to take them into her brother! We sang really loud to wake him up!!

The next picture is Jake blowing out the candles on his "pancake" on the morning of his actual birthday!

The next is Jake and my "adopted" son Joey at dinner using chop sticks! Cuties! They were having the best time!

Then...the group shot! Bottom to top: Adam, Jess, Joey, Jake, Jeff. Grandma, Dad, Brandy, Mom, Stevo and Diane. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACOB RYAN!!

We had a lot of fun...but now its time to concentrate on Christmas! NO WAIT!!!

MY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS NEXT WEDNESDAY THE 17TH!!!! AHH!!

(I think I picked the wrong months to have kids and get married! lol! Jessica's bday is next month!)

COME JOIN US IN DENISE'S THANKFUL TUESDAY'S, KIMMY'S FABULOUS FOTO FRIDAY'S AND MAMA KAT'S WEEKLY WRITING ASSIGNMENTS!!

Writer's Workshop...

2008-12-11T20:30:00.000-08:00

I'm a few days too late but I thought I'd do Mama Kat's writers workshop this week since I've been falling behind!!

This weeks prompts were:

1.) Allergies much?
2.) Worst dentist experience ever.
3.) Describe a "new road" you've taken in your life.
4.) What would you say to a mouse who could talk?
5.) Who is the best listener you know? What makes him or her such a good listener?

I guess...since I'm an RDA (registered dental assistant)..I have TONS of dental experiences...but one stands out a whole bunch!!

One day as I was working in one room with a patient, I could hear others working in the other room...I hear the doctor talking to this patients husband, asking about her health, as she had Alzheimer's and wasn't doing too well. The hygienist was finishing up and the doctor went in to do an exam on the patient. While examining her teeth the patient bit down, as hard as she could and the doctors finger was still in her mouth!! I heard the doctor calmly say "Open your mouth please, my finger is still in there" and the patient bit down even harder! The doctor got a little louder and she said "Mrs. Patient, my finger is in your mouth, I need you to open!" The patient still did not open! By this time I had went into the room to see if I could help. I saw the Doctor in panic over her finger being in this patients mouth...she looked so scared! The patient was just laying there, clenched down as hard as she could on the doctors finger. The husband was calmly saying "Dear you have to open your mouth". This poor lady had no idea what was going on. Her mind was so far gone with the Alzheimer's that she was just closing her mouth and had no idea that she was hurting the Doctor!! Finally the hygienist used the mouth mirror and pried the lady's mouth open. The doctors finger was blue! The tip of her finger looked like it was going to fall off! The lady just looked up at her and smiled! Her husband felt so bad and we reassured him that it wasn't her fault...but Mann...was that scurry!! Believe it or not...the next day the Dr's finger was just fine! A little sore, but functional and fine!

So, that's my dental experience! I have tons more!!

hmm...

2008-12-11T20:24:00.000-08:00

Haven't blogged in awhile sorry! Been a little Ba humbug this year! Can anyone help me to get out of this funk?!

THANKFUL TUESDAY!

2008-12-09T05:55:00.000-08:00

I think Denise did this one just for me today =)

So for this week's assignment...

Your topic is:TODAY. Meaning what about today are you thankful for?

Today I am thankful that on this day, December 9th, 1994 at 5:36 am, I was blessed with a beautiful son!

JACOB RYAN 7 LBS EXACTLY! PERFECT!

SO YES TODAY...I AM THANKFUL FOR MY SON!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE! I LOVE YOU!

JACOB'S 14TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

2008-12-07T19:44:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE!

AUNTIE MONICA MADE HIS CAKE OUT OF CUPCAKES!

(ITS AN ICE CREAM CONE WITH BALLOON ACCENTS)

YUMMY!! CANT WAIT TO EAT IT!!

BLOWING OUT THE CANDLES!

ALMOST GOT THEM ALL!

JAKE AND HIS GRAM!

(she wore a shirt that I had made her when Jake was 4 that had pictures of him on it with his hand prints, she was sooo proud of that shirt!)

OH BOY...JUMPY HOUSE FUN!

THAT'S NOT EVEN ALL OF THEM!

HERE THEY ARE! ONE 15 YR OLD, TWO 14 YR OLDS, ONE 13 YR OLD, FOUR 9 YR OLDS AND ONE 5 YR OLD! WOW!! THEY ALL STAYED THE NIGHT!

FROM THE TOP LEFT: JEFF, JOSH, JESS

OWEN, CHRIS, GAVIN

JAKE, JOEY

THE BIRTHDAY BOY JAKE

(laying down)

(there were two Jake's and they have the same initials! ahh!!)

YAY ITS BY BIRTHDAY! LOL!

ROCK BAND GOING IN ONE ROOM

AND...

GUITAR HERO GOING IN THE OTHER! LOL

The party was a blast...not everyone got to come because of it being short notice and also some were sick...but for the ones who did get to make it...Thanks for being there to share it with us! We had fun! Jake's birthday is actually on Tuesday the 9th so if you are friends with him on myspace...drop him a line...he will love it!

Fabulous Foto Friday!

2008-12-05T10:07:00.000-08:00

Well...Kimmy is starting a great Friday tradition, Fabulous Foto Friday! The rules are on her page, go check it out!

Well, I haven't taken ANY photo's yet this week! But I will tomorrow I'm sure! But here is a fabulous photo that I love!!

This is My Aunt Debi, My Uncle Darrell, My Mom and My Gram...way back in the day! I love this pic!! How come they weren't smiling tho??

What Trina needs...

2008-12-05T09:47:00.001-08:00

I got this from my friend Jenny's blog and I thought it was really funny....so I decided to do it myself! And Jenny you are right! They made me laugh out loud!!! Great Post!

You just type in "what (your name) needs" in a google search. Here's mine:

Trina needs prayer! (always)
Trina Needs A Stylist (no joke! But I have one and she is great! Thanks Liz!)
Trina needs a good home (I have one! But would like to own one!)
Trina Needs To Put Out A F*** Flick (ok...I don't like this one...but I'm going in order)
Trina needs to call the garbage collection company (hahaha...maybe after the party!)
TRINA NEEDS TO SIT HER NON PROPER A** DOWN! (lol, sometimes!)
Trina needs to try to get people to buy her album (too bad I cant sing! lol)
Trina needs to look into alternative technologies that have higher barriers to entry for competition (wow..that's deep!) lol!
Trina needs me because i'm in love with a stripper (LMAO!)
Trina needs to grow up (I don't wanna grow up! lol!)

Ok..that's my list! lol! It doesn't help me that "Trina" is also the name of a female rapper...who is obviously...um...not me! lol!!

JUMPING MADNESS...

2008-12-05T09:39:00.001-08:00

So, I'm planning for Jake's birthday party and I called John at AC Jumpers and he is bringing over the biggest jumper EVER (well, not the biggest EVER but the biggest that's ever been in our yard!) for Jake's party! Jake is going to be sooooooooo happy!! And so will I because it will keep all the boys outside! lol!! It looks like this...

I'm so excited to tell Jake when he gets out of school! He wants to go to Walmart and get balls so they can play dodge ball inside the jumper...hmmm....I may have to wander in there! lol!

14? REALLY??!!

2008-12-03T22:41:00.000-08:00

MY BABY BOY CANT BE TURNING 14 YEARS OLD!!

Well reality is...HE IS! On Tuesday of next week, December 9th at 5:32 am! We were going to have a party for him on the 13th but the date is conflicting with my hubby's Christmas party for work sooo....we are having it this Saturday...so put on your party hats and join us!!!
Here's the evite link....
Jake's 14Th Birthday
Hope to see some friendly faces! I'll need you to keep me sane with all the kiddies running around!!!

THANKFUL TUESDAY!

2008-12-02T18:48:00.000-08:00

Ok...its Tuesday so that means Denise has an assignment for us!!! YAY!!
So for this week's assignment...

Our topic is:
LIFE.
Meaning what about your life are you thankful for?

Here goes...

1. I am thankful first and foremost for me! Lol!! If not for me...I wouldn't be here doing this blog and I wouldn't have anything to be thankful for right?? So I am thankful for myself!

2. I am thankful for my children! Jake and Jess are total joys in my life! They make me laugh, they drive me crazy, they make me wonder and learn more and more everyday! I love them more than life itself!

3. I am thankful for my Awesome Husband! He has put up with me for so long that I am amazed he hasn't killed me yet! lol!! He is such a great soul! He definitely keeps me going everyday...if not for him I'm not sure where I'd be today!

4. I am thankful for our home. Its not "ours" on paper...but we pay the rent here and we take care of it so its ours...Anywhere that my Hubby and kids are is our home...weather it be at the track in our trailer, in a hotel on vacation or here in our house...as long as we are together...I am home!

5. I am thankful for my little sister Mollie...thru all that has gone on in our lives we have remained VERY close and I will always cherish that! I love you Mc!!

6. I'm thankful for my job! I actually LOVE what I do believe it or not! Yes I go to work and I suck spit all day long ...lol! I work in a Dental office where I can use my skills as a licensed RDA and feel proud of what I do! Yay! Its close to home and I have a boss who appreciates me!!

7. I'm thankful for the little things...like Soap Net in the evening after a long day! Like GA nights with a few of my BFF's, Skinny Cow's, cuz even tho they are diet..they are yummy!!

8. I'm thankful for WW...even though I b*tch about it...I have lost 22lbs since May 1st and I am DAMN proud of that!!

9. I'm thankful for my awesome family...My Dad, My brothers and sisters, my brother in laws and sister in laws, My Mother and Father in law, My Gram, My Aunts and Uncles, my nieces and nephews and all of my extended family! Those friends that you consider family...that are there thru thick and thin...you know who you are!

10. And like I've said before...I am just plain thankful! Thankful for the air I breathe and the world we live in! Thankful to be free and not have too many worries in the world. Thankful for my health...even though it could be better at times! Thankful that my leg still works...keeping my fingers crossed on that one!! And just plan Thankful on this Thankful Tuesday!!!!

If you are Thankful for anything and you are reading this...go to Denise's blog over at Laughing With Spoons and participate in Thankful Tuesday...its fun!!

Happy Thaknksgiving Week!!

2008-11-29T16:18:00.000-08:00

Well...Thanksgiving was good! I hope everyone else had good one's also! By the blogs I have read it seems so!
We did Thanksgiving at our house this year! Yay! It was nice! On Wednesday Jessica and I baked away in the kitchen! We made a pumpkin pie, a pumpkin crumb cake and a yummy cheese cake!! mmmm...it was the hit of Thanksgiving!!
On Thursday, Thanksgiving day, I got up around 7 or so and started in on the cooking...it was fun. I researched online and got a few new recipes...and they turned out pretty good! Gram and Darrell came over. Also my Mother in Law and brother in law came over. Rob deep fried our turkey and I cooked all of the other stuff! It was a great day!
On Friday...well the plan was to go shopping, then not to go...and then at 5:23 am Friday morning I get a txt message from my little sister Mollie saying "I am wide awake!" I txt her and said "why?" and she responded that she felt like she was missing something because we ALWAYS shop on black Friday together...but we had decided to stay home! Long story short, she drove down that morning from Sacramento and we went shopping!! Yay!! It was fun! My Mother in law joined up with us and we all went out to breakfast and had a great morning!

Here's Ms. Mollie and I in Old Navy trying on hats at 7 am...lol!!

Yay for Jake!!!

2008-11-24T18:51:00.001-08:00

Jake Made Honor Roll This Semester!!!

GOOD JOB JAKE!!

Its been awhile...

2008-11-24T16:24:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the no blogs lately....Migraines suck!! After suffering a migraine all day on Friday I went to the Dr Friday night and that's pretty much all I remember until Sunday! I slept for over 36 hours, thanks to the drugs they gave me!
Still feelin poopy today, I worked half day and had to come home! Wah!
Hoping for a better day tomorrow!

Becasue I was tagged...and you will be too!!

2008-11-20T03:45:00.000-08:00

Denise tagged me to do my list of fives...and here they are!!

FIVE THINGS ON MY TO DO LIST

Go to BED...Its 3:42 am!!!
Drink more water (thanks Denise for the reminder!)
Set some goals...
Get ready for Jakes 14th birthday!! (Ready to party everyone?)
GO TO BED!!!

FIVE THINGS I LIKE TO SNACK ON

Popcorn (salt and cracked pepper)
Barbecue corn nuts (way bad! and bad for your teeth! I've seen so many broken teeth because of corn nuts!)
Pumpkin seeds
Jelly Belly's
Chocolate!!!

(Wah...WW doesn't allow for a lot of my snacks..but I'm finding new ones!)

FIVE THINGS I WOULD DO IF I WAS A MILLIONAIRE

PAY OFF ALL OUR BILLS!!!
Buy a new home with lots of land so I can have a dirt bike track there for my guys!
Help out family and friends with bills and homes!
Vacation...aaaaaallllloooottt!!
Enjoy life, but not too much! lol!

FIVE PLACES I HAVE LIVED

Richmond
Vallejo
San Diego
Mare Island
American Canyon

FIVE JOBS I HAVE HAD

Marine World
Supercuts
Chiropractor
Dentists
Wife and Mommy

FIVE PEOPLE I AM TAGGING (hmm...not sure I have five different ones than you Denise, But I will try!)

Kelly, my great friend from way back in the day!!
Jenny, my great friend from back in the day too!!
Brandy, I know Denise already tagged her but I want her to do it!!
Becky, Cuz she's my new bloggin friend =)
and um...ok so just come one and do it!! Even if I didn't tag you!! It was fun...even at 4:01 am!!!

"Can I read your blog"...

2008-11-20T03:37:00.000-08:00

Asks, Jessica Renee. "Well sure", I said since its mainly about family I thought it would be good for her to read it...I don't really see anything wrong with it?? She wanted to be able to leave me a comment so I showed her how to leave it under anonymous and just sign her name...and to be honest, I think her comments are the sweetest thing ever! lol!!

For My Hubby...

2008-11-18T18:26:00.000-08:00

Thankful Tuesday! :)
Normally people have a Thankful Thursday but with so many other assignments to do during the week, Tuesday is usually the day that doesn't have much going on! Denise decided to change that and offer all of us a Thankful Tuesday!
So for this week's assignment...
Your topic is: Your husband/significant other. (If you don't have a husband or significant other, please write about another male figure in your life).So what you do is simple...

Post a new blog listing ten things (you can always do more!) that you are thankful for in regards to this week's topic!

1. I am thankful for my Husband Robert because we have been together for 19 years and he still loves me! He may not always like me, but he ALWAYS loves me!

2. I am thankful for the fact that he gave me two of the sweetest, most amazing and awesome kids ever!! Jessica Renee and Jacob Ryan are the reason we live everyday...they are proof of our love!

3. I am thankful that he is such a hard worker! This man goes into work at 5:30 am and works all day until 2 or so, then he picks up the kids at school and comes home and works in the garage or around the house! He likes to be busy! He even goes to work on day's he doesn't have to, because he knows it will help us in the long run.

4. I am thankful that he calls me funny nicknames like "Cokey Smurf"(from Californication (ps...I'm not a cokey smurf, he just thinks its funny)) and "Trinkles73"(my email address from...forever! lol)

5. I am thankful that he is a kickback kinda guy and can play Rockband for hours!! He's my ROCKSTAR!!

6. I am thankful that sometimes when I hug him just the smell of his breath takes me to a calm place and I know I'm safe!

7. I am thankful for him because I know that I haven't been the easiest person to get along with for the last 19 years, but he has hung in there with me and I love him for that!

8. I am thankful that he brought motocross into our family! We go almost every weekend as a family to the track or to practice. The kids love it!! I love it!! Rob and I used to go camping and ride dirt bikes all the time before our kids came and now its something that we do as a family and its a very special time!

9. I am thankful that my husband is no dummy when it comes to a lot of things! He can fix my car, the house, my heart!!! He's Mr. Fix It and I'm soooo grateful for that!

10. And last but surely not least...I am thankful for My husband...the man that kisses me goodbye every morning, even tho I'm sleeping and tells me he loves me. That 2 seconds starts my day off wonderful! He could just leave but he doesn't...and I love him for that! Thank you honey for making me feel so special! I love you!

WE ARE HOME!!!

2008-11-16T19:04:00.000-08:00

We had a great trip!! It had been over 7 years since my Grandmother In-law has had all of her children together under one roof...she was in shock I think! lol!! Here is a pic of Grandma Helen and her kiddies...from left to right...Uncle Buddy, Janice (Rob's Mom), Aunt Nancy, Uncle John, Uncle Gary and Grandma Helen...

Robert and Grandma enjoyed a beer together, lol! He had just smashed his can! I'm not sure whats up with the sun on his smile!! lol!! (I think its angel kisses! lol!)

Here is the silly family photo!! Ok...a more serious one!!!

From left to right...bottom row, Jessica, cousin Arianna, Jacob, Cousin Ainan and Cousin Danaka

2nd row, Grandma Helen, Mom-in-law Janice, Nephew Christopher, Cousin Amber, her hubby Gary, My hubby Robert and Me!

3rd row, Uncle Gary, Papa Jim, and kinda stacked are on top Uncle John then Adam, Uncle Buddy, his wife Julie and Aunt Nancy!!

Whew!! That's the Epperson/Becvar Clan (well...some of us! lol!! We are still missing alot!)

This is my FAVORITE Auntie and cousin from the Epperson side, Aunt Nancy and Danaka!

Like I said....we had tons of fun...the kids rode four wheelers and dirt bikes allllllll day in the back yard (that consists of at least 10 acres) Papa Jim got out the backhoe and made them jumps and all!! The adults hung out and drank "coolaid" and beer, ate TONS of yummy home cookin and chatted it up! Good times! I love these guys and I hope it doesn't take 7 years to get us all together again!!

Saturday in Oregon...

2008-11-15T09:10:00.000-08:00

We are up and gettin around on this COLD Saturday morning!! I think it got down to the 20's last night! We are not used to that at all!! We got our things out of the car this morning and when I went to use my toothpaste it was frozen! lol!!
Aunt Nancy made it home last night after I had looked at her called id to get the number for her dentist and I called them to make sure she was ok, as I was hanging up she pulled into the drive way! She's ok, a little sore but ok. She stayed home and the rest of us went to Medford and had dinner at Red Robbin.

Today we are off to Grandma Epperson's house in Bonanza, where we will enjoy family and have an early thanksgiving. We all haven't been together for a holiday in at least 15 years! WOW!! So this is pretty special. Iwill post some pics up later.
Jake and Jess are enjoying time with cousin Danaka, even tho she is sick with a bad cold =( She's been a trooper tho!!
Well...just a quick blog to let everyone know whats up for our day!

We are off to Grandmas!!

WE MADE IT!!

2008-11-14T17:40:00.001-08:00

So here we are, in Oregon!! We drove 5 hours and we have spent the last 2 sitting here waiting for our Aunt Nancy to get home...she wasn't even here! The poor thing is at the dentist...getting a tooth pulled!! Her appt was at 2!! I hope she's ok! I don't even know where or who to call to find out!! WAH!!

Meet Aunt Nancy!!

Well...I guess I'll go play rock band with the rest of the fam!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

10 Things I'm Thankful for This Week...

2008-11-13T09:13:00.001-08:00

So Denise has requested we all do "Thankful Thursday"
Sounds like fun to me!!!

Here are the rules (and they are extremely simple!):

1. Post a new blog listing ten things (you can always do more!) that you are thankful for this week! That's it!
2. Come back later on in the day after I have posted and sign Mr. Linky to let me and others know you have participated.
3. Leave a comment for the person that signed above you (or if you are first, leave a comment for me).
4. If you are feeling adventurous, leave a comment for at least 3 people! That's it! Pretty simple! :)

Now come on...let me know what you are thankful for this week! :)

1. I am thankful for day's off!! Dr. is not in the office today and I had the choice to go in or not...and I choose NOT!!! So I am being lazy!!

2. I am thankful for my AMAZING family!! They Rock!!

3. I am thankful for the rest of my amazing family and my friends!

4. I am thankful for my leg not hurting "yet" today!!

5. I am thankful to my Hubby for taking my truck to work and changing the oil for me, so that we will have a safe drive to Oregon this weekend!

6. I'm thankful for out of town family we get to visit this weekend! Uncle John came home from China, where he works as a "Super Hero" lol...he's a stunt man in a theme park there! And we are going to visit family in Oregon while he is home. We haven't spent a holiday with them since...well before Jake was born and he will be 14 next month!! WOW!!!

(this is Uncle John!)

7. I am thankful for going to Denise's house tonight and watching GA with the girls!

8. I am thankful that I spoke to my Gram last night and she is doing well. She's a silly one sometimes! She called me to make sure I was watching the Country Music Awards and she was soooo excited that George Strait won!! lol!!

9. I will be thankful for the "diet" pizza that we will have tonight at Denise's house...even though I will complain about it!! It's working!!

10. And...lastly I am just plain Thankful!! For my life, for my family, for my friends...for all that I have! I am a very lucky person and I know I don't say it often enough but to all of you who are in my life, who have been in my life or have just crossed my path...Thank you, for making me who I am today! And I think I'm pretty Cool! lol!

My Weekly Writing Assignment

2008-11-12T19:59:00.000-08:00

Ok...now I'm a pro! lol!! This is my second one and this one seems hard!! Mama Kat has done it again....

Here are the prompts...

1.) Write a haiku about what you see out the window. (if you don't know what a haiku is click here.)
2.) Begin with "I thought I saw..."
3.) If I could live in any era of history, what would it be -- list 10 reasons why.
4.) Write a light hearted piece on how to get along with an enemy.
5.) The first time you...

I choose....#3...

If I could live any era of history I think it may be the 50's! I'm not exactly sure why? I love the movie GREASE and I think I could watch it over and over and over again!!! "Look at me I'm Sandra Dee" lol!!

I THINK I LOVED THE HAIR

THE POODLE SKIRTS

THE CARS

THE BOYS AND THE LEATHER..WOO HOO!!

Ok..that's only five reasons...but I'm sure there are more! I loved the way that a boy could be cool...but still loved a girl, in that sweet 50's guy kinda way. I loved the old things that we take for granted now that they were so excited about back then...new cars, TV, fast food places! lol!
I'm not sure what it is...but that's it! If I could live any era of history...I would like to have lived in the 50's!

MY LITTLE SUPER STARS!

2008-11-10T19:37:00.000-08:00

WOW!!

My kids amaze me!!

Jake has been racing motocross since he was 4 1/2 yrs old and it still amazes me to see him on the track. He just got his Honda CRF 150 this year and he just won 2nd place overall in his 150 novice class for the AMP Fall Series!! WOW!! Then to top it off...he finished 4th overall in his 85 novice class!! I am so proud of my Motocross Star!!

This was Jessica's second season of soccer...she is an AWESOME goalie! She was soooo scared but decided to try out for the Select Soccer Team (which is like All Stars for Soccer), they could only choose 10-12 girls in the under 12 age group to represent American Canyon...and MY GIRL made it!!! WOO HOO!! Way To Go Jessica!!!

So I must say...at this moment...I'm a VERY PROUD MOMMY!!

Way to Go Babies!!

My writing assignment....

2008-11-04T19:58:00.000-08:00

Ok...so here it goes!!! I'm going to do my first writing assignment that was given to me by Deinse via Mama Kat (Hahaha! Idid it!!! sorry I never knew how to attach her web page and just show her name...she told me how once and I remembered! I'm soooo excited!!!)

So this week the prompts were:

1.) You awaken with amnesia in what looks to be an igloo. You have $4 and a rock in one pocket, and a toothbrush in the other. Someone is staring at you. Write this scene.

2.) Write a 16-line poem (rhyming or non-rhyming) about a moment from your childhood that changed your life for the better.

3.) You're sitting at work one day and receive a text message from an unrecognized number. The text says, "I have the money and hid the body." You think this is a practical joke from a friend, so you play along at first. But the more texts you receive, the more you realize that it isn't a joke. Write the text conversation you have with this unknown texter.

4.) 10 of my absolute worst pet peeves...

5.) Fictionalize an event that happened to one of your parents, friends, or siblings.

I am going to choose #1...here goes!!

"What the hell?? Where am I?? Wow, its really cold in here!! How did I get here?? Who is this freak staring at me?? Why is he staring at me? Is this an igloo?? Why cant I remember being here?? I'll call someone for help!" I reached into my pocket to get my cell phone only to find a rock wrapped up in four one dollar bills. "Why do I have a rock wrapped up with 4 bucks??" I reached into the other pocket and find a toothbrush..."WTF? Why is my toothbrush in my pocket?" Not knowing what is going on and not being able to remember a thing I ask the strange man who is staring at me, "Why am I here? Who am I? Who are you?" He looked deep into my eyes...burped and walked out the door! "I guess he had to go", I thought.
Well..until next time I play catch phrase with Denise...I better not wake up in the fire pit and think its an igloo cuz Erik will just burp and leave me in there!! LMFAO!!

Ok...I know that was kinda dumb...but it was fun! And you have to be there on a catch phrase night to understand!

My Blog...

2008-11-04T05:41:00.000-08:00

Some friends have commented that I dont look like I'm that new to blogging...I must tell you that I have a personal web desiger! lol! Denise has actually been nice enough to help me out by designing my page and making it cute!! :) THANKS DENISE!!!! So see...I'm not that good!! lol

PIRATES AND FREAKS FROM THE 80'S

2008-11-02T20:23:00.000-08:00

HALLOWEEN WAS FUN!!

Jessica went with my Sis in Law Sara to carve her pumpkins over the weekend...Sara took some cute pics of her and the boys, Owen and Gavin. Looks like they had fun!

Jessica, Gavin and Owen

Throwin up the peace sign...why is my girl doing it all ghetto? lol!

Silly ones!

Pretty girl!

Jessica the Pirate!

I went to the classroom and hung out with her all afternoon! We had fun with her friends...they didn't seem to thrilled that I handed out toothbrushes vs candy! Sorry I am and RDA (registered dental assistant)

How cute that one of her best friends was Jack Sparrow!

Before going bowling I had to stop in to see Tinkerbell!! She was so cute!!!!

Ok...and as promised...here we are as Romy and Michelle! LOL!!!

Gina and I had so much fun with this!!

And of course...a Fabulous Shoe Shot!! Gatta love the pants too!!

Well...that's it! Hope everyone had a happy and safe Halloween!!!

HAPPY THURSDAY!!

2008-10-30T07:20:00.000-07:00

YAY FOR THURSDAYS!!
(because they are my Fridays!)
So...I'm curious...what is everyone going to dress up for for Halloween?? My 9yr old, Jess is going to be a pirate! So cute!! Jake will probably just wear his Moto gear to get candy! lol! I am actually dressing up! And I need to get on the ball to do so!! I bowl in a league on Fridays with a friend and we are going as Romy and Michelle...lol!! I'll post pics later!!
Give me a comment and let me know what youre gonna be for Halloween!!!
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!
(hope it doesn't rain on our little ones)

WE DID IT!!!

2008-10-25T20:54:00.000-07:00

WE WALKED ACROSS THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE!!

For Jessica and I it was our first time. Denise, Emily and Amy have been on it before but the excitement was amazing from us all!! We had a blast. I felt my nerves kick in...actually Denise and I both said it about the same time...after we came thru the tunnel and we could see the bridge it was like...woh! Amazing!

Here are some pics from our special day!

PARTY OF FIVE FOR THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

MY BEAUTIFUL GIRL

JESSICA AND I READY FOR IT!

AUNTIE DENISE AND JESSICA ON THE BRIDGE

AUNTIE AMY AND JESSICA ENJOYING THE SUNSHINE

I LOVE THIS GIRL MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF!

SO DARN CUTE!!

GOOD TIMES...WITH GREAT FRIENDS

CHEEZIN...

IT WAS SOOOO TALL!! WHEN YOU LOOKED UP IT MADE YOU DIZZY!

Sorry it took so long to post...but as you know I'm new and I wanted to make sure I got some pics on here! Hope you enjoy!!

I'VE BEEN TAGGED!!

2008-10-24T07:54:00.000-07:00

Ok...I'm gonna try this...I've been tagged!! Bear with me...as my blogging logic sucks! lol!! Oh and I don't know how to link the person who sent it to me =( But It was Denise!! http://laughingwithspoons.blogspot.com/

I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to blogging! (I think that's a given!) lol!

I love old re-runs of 90210!! I have been known to actually sit around on a Saturday ALLLLL day to watch the marathon! lol!

I have a deep fear of being alone. I'm scared to be alone a lot of the time...when my family is gone on an overnight trip to the track and I'm alone, I leave random lights on in the house so its not dark...and I even lock my bedroom door when I go to bed! I've even been known to barricade the door with a chair or something because I'm scared! (Those deeep childhood memories are coming back, that's another blog someday)

I am the "Make it better girl" if I'm in a situation where people are unhappy or sad...I'm usually the one who tries to be silly or act stupid to make them laugh. Or if people aren't getting along, I try to make things better, which can bite me in the ass sometimes, but I have good intentions!

I lost my Mom when I was 9 =( She died drinking and driving...so if I have had one too many I will WALK before I do that to my kids! (even though I've driven in the past, as I'm getting older I think...wtf was I thinking and I've been way more responsible with this in my life!)

I can cross my eyes and lift up one side of my lip at the same time! My daughter thinks its hilarious!! She tries to do it too and I think its sooooooooooooo funny!!

And last but not least...hmm...I can be totally sober and be soooooooooooooo silly that people think I'm drunk! Its just my natural way! I've been told that I'm way too loud, I stand out in a crowd and I can be annoying! But hey! I like me this way! If you don't, too bad! Go away! lol!!

Well...That's it! Hopefully I did it right! I don't know how to tag people and I only have 2 people who read my blog and they have already done this (well I'm not sure if Val has, if not "I here by tag THE" lol!!)

GA NIGHT!

2008-10-23T20:47:00.001-07:00

I am over at my friend's house trying to figure out this blog stuff! I am getting Blogging 101 tips! :)

This is a test!

fixed the font...

2008-10-22T20:41:00.000-07:00

Lol..I need Blogging 101 from my girl!! I fixed the font and now learned that I'm gonna be on a "blog roll" wtf is that??? lol!!

Wednesday 10-22-08

2008-10-22T18:20:00.000-07:00

Ok...I'm gonna try to do the family blog thing! Maybe I'll be better at it than the other times I've tried...
Whats going on today? Well...I went to work..yay! lol...Now I'm at home playing on the computer. Jess is over at my Bro and Sis in laws house hangin out, Jake just came busting thru the door with a friend after going on a bike ride...and the hubby? He is in the living room ROCKING out to Rock Band! lol!
Plans for the week?? Well work of course. Thursday night should be a typical GA night with the Girlies...yay! I look forward to the few hours a week we hang out and watch our show. Friday I will work for a little bit and then I will bowl! I look forward to friday night bowling! Its fun! A friend txt me today and asked if I would like to go have some drinks on fri night...I'm thinkin..I may! Its been awhile, I was sick and gone and now its about that time! lol! Wanna join?
Saturday...I MAY BE walking the Golden Gate Bridge with Denise! I'm ssssccccuuuurrrrdd!! But I really wanna do it! It all depends on how she's feelin and if I really have the balls to go thru with it! We will see! Sunday we are off to the track...Jake will race in Turlock! Woo Hoo! He's been doing so good...I missed him last weekend so I'm looking forward to this weekend.
Well thats about it. My blog ethic probably sucks...but hey...remember I'm new at this and at least I'm trying!! Right?!

I'm really BAD AT THIS

2008-10-20T20:48:00.001-07:00

My friend is awesome at Blogging...I really suck at it! I wish I had the talent but I really dont =( She's tried to teach me but I guess I'm a dork and cant get it! Oh well!

Password...

2008-08-12T15:34:00.000-07:00

Wow...I finally remembered my password so now maybe I'll post things here too...but I doubt it! I suck at blogging!!